
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (237 Rentals)
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331 N 40th St

3807 Haverford Ave

Mason on Chestnut

614 N 38th St

4111 Baring St

324 N Preston St

10 N 42nd St, Unit 2nd Floor Front

535 Budd St

Camelot Apartments

3931 Pine St.

Brentwood

533 Budd St

531 Budd St

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

4231 Lancaster Ave

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

Mt Vernon Manor Phase II

University City Associates

236 S 45th St

4241 Locust St

University City Associates

Campus Apartments

908 N 41st St

4320 Wyalusing Ave

Chester Plaza

Campus Apartments

4039 Spruce St, Unit 1F

Campus Apartments

Fairfax Apartments

Campus Apartments

4247 Locust St

1223 N 29th St

4328 Osage Ave, Unit 1F

4013 Lancaster Ave

4219 W Girard Ave

126 S 46th St, Unit AptC

903 Belmont Ave

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments

University City Associates

3839 Pearl St, Unit 2

3900 Chestnut St
University City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University City Studio Apartments | $1,652 | $695 | $4,626 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $700 | $8,563 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $955 | $10,000+ |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $1,185 | $5,200 |
University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $1,185 | $5,835 |
University City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,702 | $4,200 | $7,205 |
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Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $680. Mason on Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Mason on Chestnut | Pods | Studio, | $750 |
Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Spruce Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
University City Associates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Mt Vernon Manor Phase II | Mt. Vernon II | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
Fairfax Apartments | Studio | Classic JR | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, PA
As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Brewerytown in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 3 Model at West Village starting at $1,980 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts at Brewerytown | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
West Village | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
3839 Hamilton St, Unit 3 | 3839 Hamilton St | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
3210 Baring St, Unit 3210 | 3210 Baring St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
1265 N Newkirk St | Unit F | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
1213 S 46th St, Unit 1st Floor | 1213 S 46th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease) | 2 x 2 Standard | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Mt Vernon Manor Phase II | Mt. Vernon II | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
University City Associates | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
Spruce Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University City is at Mason on Chestnut listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment is $680 at Student Housing - Newly Renovated.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University City is starting from $955 at Mt Vernon Manor Phase II.
What is the most affordable University City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap University City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hamilton Court and starts from $1,330.
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